AND THEN AGAIN……….by Tamara Pettit
………Graduation Day. There will be a lof of cheers…..and a lot …..of tears this week as both graduates and parents bid farewell to a a segment of their life that has consumed them for the last 12 years. The young…
Hometown News
JDRIV CAREER CENTER HOLDS AWARDS CEREMONY
On May 20, the John D. Rockefeller Career Center held the 2024 Awards Ceremony, which recognizes all of our program completers and their accomplishments. Awards night began with a welcome and introductions by the master of ceremonies, Mrs. Kristin Bissett,…
OBITUARY: HELEN KLAKOS
Helen L. Klakos, 91, of New Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Stone Pear Pavilion. Born on August 29, 1932 in Steubenville, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Elsie Johnson Martin. She was also preceded…
HANCOCK COUNTY CEOS HOSTS REGIONAL MEETING
Hancock County recently hosted the Morgantown Area meeting of the WV Community Educational Outreach Service (WVCEOS.) Sixty-one members and three WV Extension Agents, from six counties, attended. The theme of the meeting was “Growing Memories.” Hancock County CEOS President, Becky…
HILLTOP DRIVE-IN TO CONTINUE
Roy Pittenger, new owner of Hilltop Drive-in, sits at the desk his Dad, Chuck Pittenger, used in 1950 to review plans for the Drive-in
GIBSON SIGNS TO WEST LIBERTY
Kaylex Gibson signed her letter on intent to further her academic and tennis career at West Liberty University. Kaylex was on the 2024 Tennis Region 1 Tennis Team. She is a 2-time state qualifier and OVAC runner-up in doubles. She…
BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Sean Blumette, who previously served as assistant principal at Brooke High, was approved as Weir High’s Dean of Student/Athletic Coordinator. He begins his employment July 1, 2024. Mike Granato will serve as Dean of Students/Athletic Coordinator, until that time. Granato…
WV Youth Summit & Conference June 21-22
Help grow healthier communities in WV! Buckhannon, WV–The 2024 Try This WV Youth Summit & Conference is June 20 – 22. These in-person events will be held on the beautiful campus of WV Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV. The Youth…
AND THEN AGAIN………………..by Tamara Pettit
………The only signs that an election took place is the lone election sign you see sporadically along the highway.. While putting signs up is tedious, if you’re a losing candidate taking them down is heartbreaking. I think the saddest post…
NC LIONS OFFER TAKEOUT ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The New Cumberland Lions Club will kick off the summer Pulled Pork Takeout with the first event scheduled for Saturday, May 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland.…